Balle Perdue

If you're expecting to see some sappy, boring, poorly-written and contrived Hollywood action flick, you're gonna be sorely disappointed. Guillaume Pierret is a director to be reckoned with. This film is so taut, there is not a single frame wasted on trivial dialogue or scenes that don't propell the story forward faster than a speeding bullet. If you're familiar with my reviews, you know that I don't spare many films my wrath. Trust me, you're gonna like this one...or you've lost your way.

Let me first say, that for an international French film, by a newb (his first full length feature film) writer and director, Guillaume Pierret, this film was one heck of a ride. I agree with most reviewers that this should not be compared to any Hollywood blockbusters (my title was being facetious). Albeit not overly original, this fun action/crime film was really well put together. The writing was tight and the directing on point. I've seen seasoned writers and directors come up with some flop films lately, so it's refreshing for a new filmmaker to come up with an almost flawless production. The 92 min runtime was just right, and the pacing was perfect. Cinematography was good, and the score surprisingly fitting for a B-grade international production. Casting was well put together with all performances convincing, especially the French Jason Statham looking, Alban Lenoir as Lino. I'm glad they left it open for a sequel, and hope they follow through. A well deserved 8/10 from me. To see more of my 1000+ ratings and 900+ reviews, click on my username.

Simple, fun, enjoyable and stylish. Not sure where the review saying everyone was anorexic came from as everyone seemed perfectly normal (albeit not obese so maybe European normal). Anyway, not ground breaking by French standards (and as has been correctly pointed out those are different from Hollywood) but a good addition to the genre.

If you are a action movie fan then you would love this film; it has car chases, good choreographed fights, although the fights are a bit of gore, The action scenes are solid, if not spectacular.. The story is plain and with few simple characters: A wicked cop willing to climb the precinct corporate ladder no matter what and with no qualms for murder and a wizard mechanic in preparing cars to make it go fast to chase offenders gets hired by the police. Both get embattled in a fight for all or nothing. Fun and action is what this movie offers.

If you want to watch a movie with good action, and à decent story, then this is for you. It does have a lot of cliches, but that doesn't matter if you're just looking to shut your mind off and be entertained. It's that döner kebab that hits the spot and not the four course five star meal.